The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 364

Chapter 364

Kander guided Athena beneath the arch of white roses into the manors oak paneled ballroom

erupted

All the guests roped in cheers, the congratulatory shours filling the air

At the from, the chaplain pronounced the blessing, and the comple exchanged vows.

When it came time to honour their riders. Alexandra sat rigid in a tall carved chair, forcing a wan smile that deepened only when her son’s cool. pare flicked her w

Aberwand. Achera was escorted back to the bridal chamber

Tali berisas tapers wavered, casting a boneved glow over embroidered draperies.

Athena in satin gown and pearl spangled veil, sat at the edge of the canopied bed. Her back was straight, yet her gloved fingertips trembled on her Jap

She drew a steady breach or neo to quiet her racing heart

Trina, ber maxd, noticed the tension and whispered with a cheerful sale. “Don’t worry, my lady. Marquita and I are just here, nothing to distres

Hearing Thoa gentle voice, Athena finally fch bertension case a link.

Have some water. Your Highness Trima poured a cup of water for Athena Athena took it, drank a few sips, then handed it back to Trina

she’d been up and busy since dawn, not a single bite or sip passing her lips.

kill. Athena didn’t dare drink much. “What if I need to use the restroom later! People would laugh at me!” she worried.

Trained in close and whispered, His Highness just instructed that if Your Highness is hungry or thirsty, don’t worry about the formalities. Just let me know There’s a chamber pot right behind this room, so please eat and drink freely”

Athena was still shy about it

Even though Xander is so thoughtful, in all my wedding day, with so many eyes on me, Athena thought anxiously

So many eyes had followed her all day. Besides, Alexandra disapproved of her. If Alexandra seized on the slightest misstep, another lecture would

Athena shook her head. Im not hungry yet. You and Marquita should eat. You haven’t had a bite either.”

“But Hu Highness insted. Don’t worry. No one will disturb us.” Trina, clearly worried, still tried to persuade her

Achela inward on waiting for Xander, so Trina and Marquita gave up.

wo slayed by Athena s side, neither of them touching the food on the table.

When the food began to cool servants came in to clear it away and replaced it with freshly prepared dishes, fruits, and wine.

In short, everything in die bridal chamber remained fresh.

Xanders attentiveness pleased both Trina and Manquita greatly

taken to the kitchen to be shared among the servants

it was the food hadn’t been touched.

The servanta divvied a up and chatted happily about Athena being graceful and generous.

Just a mad rating the leftovers suddenly clutched her head

He eyelali began to desop as she murmured. “1. I feel so dizzy-”

before slur heislued her sentence, slar collapsed

irritet didn’t dair make a sound klowing the armourn of the situation, quic

quickly said to the others. “Stop rating Someone

Chapter 364

Fortunately, only three or four maids had eaten.

The steward locked the courtyard and didn’t let anyone in or out. Then she slipped away to find Nelson in the front hall.

busy entertaining the guests when he saw the kitchen steward approach with a serious expression. He immediately went over to meet

Lowering his voice, Nelson asked. “What happened“”

The steward whispered a few words into his ear, and Nelson nodded without panic.

He waved his hand to dismiss her.

then called over Ansel and said to him, “Someone sneaked into the manor and drugged Lady Athena’s food. Go investigate immediately”

Ansel’s eyes widened in shock, but before he could speak. Nelson added, “It’s a joyful occasion. Don’t cause a stir. Investigate with a smile, make sure

no one suspects anything.”

Everyone who came today was a person of status, all registered by name.

Even the servants they brought were recorded

is movements, like when and where they went at any given time.

Meticulous records were kept of each person’s m

The guests, of course, knew nothing of this.

Nelson was a seasoned butler. He had made these preparations just in case something went wrong today.

And sure enough, something had

Ansel pretended to be drunk and quietly left with a few men

Of course, Xander noticed this movement.

When he got the chance, he went over to Nelson, who quickly filled him in.

Xander’s face turned grim. Find the culprit and dislocate their jaw to prevent suicide by tongue–biting. We’ll interrogate them after the guests leave”

Nelson nodded and left

“Your Highness, don’t tell me you’re running away! Had a bit too much to drink?”

Xander laughed along good–naturedly. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep you all company tonight. But first, let me visit the privy”

Everyone at the banquet burst into laughter.

Kander didn’t mind. Using the excuse, he slipped away to the bridal chamber.

His sudden return stanled Trina and Marquita. He waved at them, indicating they didn’t need to leave.

He quickly strode over to Athena and lifted her veil.

Even though he had prepared himself, he was still stunned by the sight of her.

In the candlelight, Athena’s elegant face came into view, her bridal makeup making her more

onful than any flower.

She had bright eyes and flawless skin.

The

e expression in her eyes, shy and silent, made his throat tighten.

Your H

Highnes Athena sofily called, snapping him out of it

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